Can I use low-fat cream cheese?

Technically? Yes. Should you? Well… Low-fat cream cheese won’t give you that luxuriously smooth texture we adore in this Starbucks copycat spread. It tends to be more watery after mixing and lacks richness. If you must, drain any excess liquid and add an extra tablespoon of powdered sugar to compensate. But honestly? For the best pumpkin cream cheese experience, go full-fat—your taste buds will thank you.

How to make it sweeter?

Easy fix! Add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until it hits your sweet spot. For a deeper flavor, try brown sugar instead—just know it’ll tint your spread darker. My secret? A drizzle of maple syrup (about 1 tsp) adds warmth while boosting sweetness naturally. This trick works wonders when using the spread as a pumpkin dip for fruit!

Absolutely! The pumpkin cream cheese itself contains no gluten—just check your pumpkin pie spice blend to be safe (some brands add sneaky fillers). Pair it with gluten-free bagels or graham crackers, and you’ve got yourself a worry-free treat. My celiac friends love this recipe because it’s one less thing to stress about during meal planning.

5-Minute Pumpkin Cream Cheese That Trumps Starbucks

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread

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A quick and easy pumpkin cream cheese spread perfect for bagels, muffins, or as a dip. Inspired by Starbucks flavors.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 40 min
Yield: 1 cup 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
Mix until well combined.
Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use as a spread for bagels or muffins.
Great for dipping graham crackers or fruit.
Adjust sweetness to taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 90
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 70
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 2
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 0
Protein: 1
Cholesterol: 20

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